A new category of medication for prevention of migraine is in the late stages of clinical trials and is expected to be available by early 2018. This category is called CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies. It will be administered either as a monthly self-administered injection or by IV (intravenous) every 3 months. Four pharmaceutical companies (Alder, Amgen, Lilly and Teva) are all developing CGRP drugs and are competing to be the first to come to market.
The headache community is very excited about this new category of preventive treatment as it is working quite well in clinical trials. This can be a great option for Botox non-responders or others not doing well with their current treatment.
Stay tuned!